When this legendary folk singer opens his mouth to sing, he doesn't mince words. Tom Paxton uses folksy rhythms and melodies to make pointed arguments about war, violence and politicians. He speaks the truth as he sees it and makes no apologies about the lyrics that come gliding out of his ear-pleasing songs. Because he seeks to provoke the minds of the public and do something important with his words, he has become one of the most beloved folk singers of the time. Even new age folk singers are drawing on his charming way of getting their point across and their music heard. You never know what Paxton will say next, and you won't want to miss a moment of his live performances. Grab some concert tickets from StubHub, and prepare for an unforgettable night!
The Chicago native, that spent most of his childhood and young adulthood in Oklahoma, takes his down home, folksy presence and slices through the toughest issues of the day. And he's been doing that since he began his professional career in the 1960s. After serving in the army, he landed in New York and gained early success playing coffee houses and small venues in Greenwich Village. He gained attention in the early 60s when he began singing about the violence and futility of war and how Americans shouldn't be romanticizing war by giving their children toy guns to play with. During his first tour, he played a song called "Buy a Gun for Your Son," which gained much attention. He solidified his career as a folk singer and recording artist during those days, and has been creating albums and writing songs for the past ffive decades. He's played thousands of concerts around the world including Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Hong Kong, Italy and England. He continues to thrill audiences and write about all the topics of the day. From George W. Bush to Sarah Palin to Fannie Mae, nothing is off limits for this talented musician. And audiences everywhere can't get enough of his upbeat music that tackles the big issues. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy during the 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards and was nominated for a Grammy in 2007 for Comedians and Angels. He's also created children's music and played benefit concerts for children fighting cancer. This goodwill ambassador for musicians everywhere has not only become one of the greatest folk singers of all time, but has also made his mark on the world as an inspiration to all of those who go against the grain. Don't miss the chance to experience a live performance by this talented singer. Grab some Tom Paxton tickets, and you won't be disappointed!
Musicians and audiences everywhere can't get enough of Tom Paxton's sweet-sounding truth-telling. With songs like "The Last Thing On My Mind," "Bottle of Wine" and "Whose Garden Was This?" Paxton has proved that even after decades of writing, he can still create hits that excite even a younger generation of folk music lovers. So, don't miss out on a any concert featuring Tom Paxton. Check StubHub for all of the latest information and tour dates for Tom Paxton, and snag some tickets before they're gone.
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